SLEEP WALKING IN
CHILD
“Loafing” around aimlessly during sleep is, by no means,
rare in childhood. According to one estimate, somnambulism occurs in about 5 to
8% of children. Such children are aware of the environment during the episode
but are indifferent to it. They resent all attempts to arouse them during the
act.
Once awake, they remember almost “nothing” about the episode
There are several familial instances of somnambulism. This author knows of a family
in New Delhi with the twins, their father and an uncle-all suffering from this
disorder.
Preventive measures include “locking the doors and windows,
removing dangerous objects and correction of superstitions”. Small doses of
diazepam are of value in advanced cases.
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